Oscar by My Side: The Story of a Tiny Dachshund and the Girl Who Loved the Sea
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Who they meet along the way, and the relationships that follow will make you laugh out loud. Oscars nemesis, Lucinda, another tiny Dachshund who appears ever so sweet with her bejeweled collar and colorful bows, terrorizes the beachfront residents at every opportunity, including Oscar who just wants a playmate!
Read how Oscars love of getting into places where he shouldnt, sends him and Rachel on an emergency trip to the vets; and Rachel learns a very valuable lesson that she never forgets!
This poignant and entertaining book about a pint-size dog, Oscar, and Rachel, the girl studying the creatures of the sea, will make you chuckle and sometimes gasp but mostly delight you! It will touch your heart in a way only stories about the astonishing connection between humans and animals can. It might even help you discover a better understanding of what it means to adopt a pet; or in this casehave a pet adopt you, as Oscar did with Rachel on that fateful day.
In the back of the book, you will find a synopsis of heartrending animal stories of courage and loyalty. A short questionnaire is also included that will help you decide if adoption is the right path for you.
Linda Atkinson
Linda Atkinson’s second book, OSCAR BY MY SIDE…The Story Of A Tiny Dachshund And The Girl Who Loved The Sea, is about the mysterious bond that can be shared between humans and animals, and sometimes, might even be …magical! In her latest book, she writes an entertaining and comical story based on her friendship with the owner of a miniature Dachshund, whose name really is “Oscar,” and how his ongoing shenanigans, starting from puppy hood, keep him in trouble at every turn. These capers are depicted as they actually happened. Atkinson writes knowledgably about the natural resources of her home state of Rhode Island, and her lead human character, “Rachel,” being a marine biologist, explores the coastline in and around Narragansett Bay. She writes about the summer resort areas of Watch Hill, Misquamicut, and other locations in Westerly, Rhode Island. Her inspiring narrative ends with guided suggestions for readers who are thinking of adopting a pet; and she presents a realistic approach to anyone considering taking on this responsibility.
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Oscar by My Side - Linda Atkinson
OSCAR
by my side
The Story of a Tiny Dachshund and
the Girl Who Loved the Sea
Linda Atkinson
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Contents
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1. In the Beginning
Chapter 2. Going Forward ~ My New Life Begins!
Chapter 3. Going Home
Chapter 4. Settling In
Chapter 5. Puppy Names Himself
Chapter 6. The Floppy-Eared Burglar
Chapter 7. The Tiny Thief Has Sharp Teeth
Chapter 8. Little Caped Crusader
Chapter 9. The First Walk Outside on a Leash
Chapter 10. Emergency Trip to the Vet’s
Chapter 11. A Temporary New Home for Me and Oscar
Chapter 12. Visiting the Vet for Two Needed Surgeries
Chapter 13. Silent Intruder
Chapter 14. Slight Delay
Chapter 15. Moving to the Coast
Chapter 16. Oscar Meets the Ocean
Chapter 17. Harbor Seals at Point Judith
Chapter 18. Oscar and the Seagulls
Chapter 19. Oscar and I Go Exploring
Chapter 20. Oscar Finds Socks Everywhere He Goes
Chapter 21. Oscar’s Meltdown in the Park
Chapter 22. Another Robbery and Hiding the Evidence
Chapter 23. What A Surprise!
Chapter 24. Getting to Know Lucinda
Chapter 25. Attack at the Beach Market
Chapter 26. The Noodle Encounter
Chapter 27. The Language of Oscar
Chapter 28. Close Encounter at the Beach
Chapter 29. All Ends Well with a Great Party
Chapter 30. My First Year with Oscar Comes to an End
Chapter 31. Oscar Becomes a Retreiver
Chapter 32. Summer Breezes Take on a Chill
Chapter 33. Allie
Finds a New Home
Chapter 34. Exciting News Arrives
Chapter 35. Epilogue
Chapter 36. Questionnaire:
Acknowledgements
I would like to thank the actual
Oscar and Rita (Rachel), whose unconventional adventures filled the pages of my journal for almost two years; ultimately evolving into, OSCAR BY MY SIDE…The Story Of A Tiny Dachshund And The Girl Who Loved The Sea.
I would be remiss without mentioning the renowned British author and veterinarian, James Herriot. He was my favorite childhood author, and his books fascinated and inspired me with his remarkable accounts of being a country veterinarian in England and Scotland.
In his celebrated book, All Things Bright and Beautiful, you can find this lovely quote:
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,
The Lord God make them all.
Cecil Frances Alexander 1818-1895
Dedication
I dedicate this book to all the wonderful and caring people who have found their way to animal shelters, and adopted loving and faithful companions for themselves or for their children.
Growing up as an only child, my rescued pets brought me friendship and taught me responsibility, but most of all I discovered unconditional love from each and every one of those precious animals.
THANK YOU,
to all of you who care! You have saved a life, ended suffering, and have given yourself the gift of unconditional love.
With gratitude ~
Linda
My name is Rachel Victoria Rafaneli. I’m a marine biologist living in Rhode Island in Southern New England; and this is the story of how one mischievous, miniature Dachshund changed everything in my world.
This is our magical story…
In the Beginning
My Aunt Rosalie wanted my parents to name me Rachele Rosalie Vittoria, but my mother said, no, I think it will be just,
Rachel Victoria,
a little bit American with a beautiful Italian last name to make us proud."
I grew up in Johnston, Rhode Island just outside of Providence in a very large Italian family. I had so many aunts, uncles and cousins it was like an on-going celebration at